Georgia judge schedules hearing for Trump’s motion to disqualify DA Fani Willis.
A Hearing Date Set to Consider Trump’s Motion to Disqualify Fulton County District Attorney
A senior judge in Georgia has scheduled a hearing date to discuss former President Donald Trump’s motion to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. This comes ahead of expected indictments related to election interference.
Senior Judge Stephen Schuster, formerly of Cobb County, has signed an order issuing a hearing date of Aug. 10. All sides involved in the case are required to file legal briefs before Aug. 8.
Trump’s New Motion Against Willis
Trump recently filed a new motion against Willis, challenging her efforts to investigate potential 2020 election interference. His lawyers argue that Willis, as a political candidate, presents a conflict of interest and should be disqualified from the case.
The filing states, “She has personally inserted herself into Twitter campaigns requesting donations and followers while referencing her prosecution of this case.” Trump’s attorneys claim that Willis is using the case to fundraise for her reelection campaign.
Willis has previously hinted at the possibility of bringing charges against individuals who questioned Georgia’s 2020 election results. A letter obtained by the New York Times suggests that any charges related to the Trump investigation may be announced between July 31 and Aug. 18.
Background on the Investigation
In February 2021, Willis launched a criminal investigation into Trump. A special grand jury was selected in May 2022, which recommended multiple legal actions and at least a dozen indictments. Contrary to Trump’s claims, the grand jury’s partially released report concluded that there was no widespread voter fraud.
Fulton County prosecutors have requested a delay in the release of the full special grand jury report. In response, Trump’s motion requests that any evidence obtained from the report not be used in future civil or criminal proceedings.
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